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7.4.4 SEAL BAR DIAGRAM (TB) ................37-38 7.5 ELECTRICAL BOX ....................... 39 Explanation of Abbreviations (F) Front Seal (LR) Left & Right Seal (FC) Front Seal with Hot Wire Cut-off (LRC) Left & Right Seal with Hot Wire Cut-off...
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General This owner’s manual contains information relating to your Promax/ Promarks machine. It will provide you with basic information concerning both operation and maintenance of your new machine. Please read it carefully as failure to do so may result in bodily injury and / or damage to the equipment. Please fill in the information below.
1. SAFETY 1.1 SAFETY RECOMENDATIONS Unsafe practices or unauthorized modifications of machine could result in accidents or property damage. For safe installation, operation, handling and maintenance, please strictly follow the simple safety rules stated below and take precautions. Failure to follow these safety rules and take necessary precautions can result in serious injury or death as well as cause damage to the equipment.
1.2 PERSONAL SAFETY Please read and understand this operation manual before using this equipment. Failure to follow the operating instructions may result in personal injury or damage to the machine. The following procedures and guidelines must be observed to avoid problems that can result in property damage, personal injury or death.
1.3 FOOD SAFETY While many Promax / Promarks machines are used in applications involving vacuum packaging and vacuum cooking, there are inherent risks associated with these techniques that can result in serious illness or death to the consumer of the food product. Therefore if you are using your machine for food applications, you must consult a qualified food technician or specialist in vacuum / modified atmosphere (M.A.P.) to review the safety of your application.
2.INSTALLATION 2.1 UNPACKING Carefully remove the cardboard outer shell by cutting the retaining straps then removing the top and then the side panels. Inspect the machine carefully for any hidden shipping damage. Notify the shipping company right away if any damage is observed. ...
2.3 TC-520 SPECIFICATION 2.4ENVIRONMENT EQUIREMENTS The machine will be difficult to start if the air temperature is very low. This is caused by the increase in the vacuum pump’s oil viscosity due to the low temperature. To prevent this, please set...
2.5 CHECK OIL LEVEL Check the oil level only when the machine is not in operation and all vacuum built up in the chamber has been vented. Be aware that the oil may be very hot and avoid all contact. Checking the Oil Level * Check the oil level on a daily basis * When checking the oil level use the sight gauge shown in figure 1 below.
3.4 Operation of the Model PA-01 Analog Control Panel On the model PA-01 analog control panel you will see four (4) dials from left to right they are vacuum, gas, seal and cool (Refer to Fig. 3 below). When setting these dials to accomplish your intended cycle please keep in mind that the reference numbers around each dial are only to be used as a reference as they do not equate to seconds.
3.5 Operation of the Optional PD-01 Digital Control Using the touch up/down touch pads (Refer to Fig. 4 below) set the time for the vacuum, gas , and seal and cool as indicated below. The times indicated in the digital display are in seconds. Important note: the settings indicated below represent a starting point only and you will need to perform adequate testing to determine the exact settings needed for your product.
D. Pressure Bar Rubber: On TC and some SC machines this is the rubber part found in the lid of your machine that meets with the seal bar when the machine is in operation. In other SC machines and in all DC machines this is the rubber part that is located on the chamber’s base that meets with the seal bar when the machine is in operation.
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b. Seal bars are located in the lid on larger SC Series machines and all DC Series machines. 2. Remove the screws that hold the Teflon holding strap in place. Refer to Figure A on the next page. 3. Remove the old Teflon cover. 4.
4.4 MAINTENANCE INTERVALS AND CHECK ITEMS Maintenance Intervals/ Daily Yearly Biyearly 3 ~ 5 years Note Bimonthly Quarterly Check items Keep the vacuum lid open after finished working and let vacuum pump running about 15 minutes. Check the oil level Check the sound of motor Oil come out from...
5. TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1 Problems and Corrections Problem and Corrections - Review installation procedure section to ensure the installation is correct. If correct, the troubleshooting chart below lists possible problems, causes, corrections, and reference guide. Problem Cause Correction Control panel is under normal The KM1, QM1, MCB1, Check each part and turn on the function, but vacuum pump...
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Problem Cause Correction No or improper sealing. Insufficient pressure. Sealing Replace it. Tighten it. Pressure NOTE : Please do not adjust transformer is damaged. Teflon bar is damaged, replace it. sealing longer than regular time, tape or silicone rubber is Replace it.
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7.3.1-TC52274P00 PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE TC52274000 Sealing bar VA04271000 Sealing element holder 3200958 Teflon tape,16mm 2825060003 Sealing element ,16mm VA04277000 Spring 2704617 Socket set screw M4 x 10 TC52225000 Teflon tape 45 x t0.45 x L540 2703304 Round head screw M4 x 6 TC52226000 Teflon tape plate 10 2703310...
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7.3.2-TC52220P00 PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE TC52220000 Sealing bar VA04221000 Heating band holder 3200955 Teflon tape,16mm 2824050265 Sealing element for seal 2827130012 Sealing element for cut 2704617 Socket set screw M4 x 10 TC52225000 Teflon tape 45 x t0.45 x L540 2703304 Round head screw M4 x 6 TC52226000...
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7.4.1-TC52314P00 PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE TC52314002 Vacuum lid 3114459 Lid gasket VA04303001 Binding post screw VA04310000 Spacer TC52311000 Sealing bar - top TC52312000 Sealing silicone 2740209 Handle bar TC52313001 Window frame TC52208000 Spring 10 TC28325000 Washer 11 2700402 Hex head screw M6 x 16 12 2702086 Hex head screw M6 x 30 13 2705151...
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7.4.2-TC52301P00 PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE TC52301002 Vacuum lid 3114459 Lid gasket VA04303000 Binding post screw VA04310000 Spacer TC52311000 Sealing bar - top TC52312000 Sealing silicone 2740209 Handle bar TC52313001 Window frame TC52208000 Spring 10 2740174 O-ring 11 2700402 Hex head screw M6 x 16 12 2702086 Hex head screw M6 x 30 13 2705151...
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7.4.3 LID DIAGRAM-TB Lid Diagram TC52301A04...
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7.4.3-TC52301P01 PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE TC52301002 Vacuum lid 3114459 Lid gasket VA04303000 Binding post screw TC52321000 Holder -sealing bar TC52311000 Sealing bar - top TC52374A00 Sealing silicone 2740209 Handle bar TC52313001 Window frame TC52208000 Spring 10 2740174 O-ring 11 2700402 Hex head screw M6 x 16 12 2702086 Hex head screw M6 x 30...
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